Explore the Family Name Blecha
The meaning of Blecha
Czech: nickname for someone small and nimble, from blecha ‘flea’. This surname is also found in Germany.
Dictionary of American Family Names, 2nd edition, © Oxford University Press, 2022.
How common is the last name Blecha in the United States?
Based on the data from the Decennial U.S. Census, the surname Blecha has seen a decline in popularity between 2000 and 2010. In 2000, it ranked 24,037 in prevalence and dropped to a rank of 27,228 by 2010 — a decrease of about 13.28%. Likewise, the count of individuals with the Blecha surname decreased from 979 to 888 over the same period, marking a 9.3% reduction. As a result, the proportion per 100,000 population also fell by 16.67% from 0.36 in 2000 to 0.3 in 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | #24,037 | #27,228 | -13.28% |
| Count | 979 | 888 | -9.3% |
| Proportion per 100k | 0.36 | 0.3 | -16.67% |
Race and Ethnicity of people with the last name Blecha
When examining the ethnicity of those bearing the Blecha surname, according to the Decennial U.S. Census data, the majority identified as white, making up 93.24% of the total in 2010, decreasing slightly from 94.38% in 2000. The percentage of those identifying as Asian/Pacific Islander increased from 0.72% to 0.79%, while the representation of two or more races saw a significant increase of 65.64% from 1.63% to 2.7%. Those identifying as Hispanic decreased from 2.86% to 2.59%. There were no reported instances of those identifying as Black, American Indian or Alaskan Native both in 2000 and 2010.
| 2000 | 2010 | Change | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 94.38% | 93.24% | -1.21% |
| Two or More Races | 1.63% | 2.7% | 65.64% |
| Hispanic | 2.86% | 2.59% | -9.44% |
| Asian/Pacific Islander | 0.72% | 0.79% | 9.72% |
| Black | 0% | 0% | 0% |
| American Indian and Alaskan Native | 0% | 0% | 0% |